| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $146.75 | 8.606% | $159.3793 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.73 | 5.176% | $96.4779 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.40 | 3.740% | $15.976 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.93 | 3.104% | $29.828 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.38 | 8.307% | $200.7795 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 3.294% | $244.3936 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.85 | 8.196% | $140.4925 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.64 | $887.3268 | $887.33 | $887.45 | $887.40 | |